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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 for Starcraft II\cf0\b0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\f0\fs16 Real life... in SPAAAACE\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Inventory\b0  will be handled through the dialog system.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\fi-360\li720\sl240\slmult1\tx360\cf1\f0\fs16\u9679?tab \b Personal Inventory:\b0  Limited number of slots. Each item takes up one slot.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs16\u9679?tab \b Personal Equipment:\b0  Equipped items do not take up space in your personal inventory. To remove an item, you must have space in your personal inventory.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs16\u9679?tab \b Ship Parts:\b0  Loaded ship parts do not take up space in your personal inventory. To remove an item, you must have space in your personal inventory. Parts can be removed or changed out while docked.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs16\u9679?tab \b Ship Cargo:\b0  Cargo is always carried in a ship\rquote  cargo hold, rather than the player\rquote  personal inventory. Cargo can be bought and sold while docked, and can be traded with other docked players. Cargo cannot be handled while off-ship or in space. \cf2 Note: Without dynamic allocation, we need a massive array of ship cargo spaces to track multiple ships.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\sl240\slmult1\cf1\b\f0\fs16 The Personal Inventory\b0  screen lets you equip or drop items you are carrying. You can also drop Ship Parts. The Inventory screen button is available at most times.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs16 The Personal Equipment\b0  screen lets you change the items you have equipped. The Equipment screen is available at all times.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs16 The Ship Parts\b0  screen lets you review parts you have loaded onto your current ship. You cannot change parts unless you are docked and in your ship. The Ship Parts screen can be accessed by selecting your ship and pressing the "Ship Parts" screen button.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs16 The Cargo\b0  screen lets you review the cargo loaded onto your ship. You cannot exchange cargo unless you are docked and in your ship. The Cargo screen can be accessed by selecting your ship and pressing the "Cargo" screen button.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Jobs\b0  are dedicated professions that require exclusive application, and have unlockable bonuses and benefits. Endeavors may be taken up at any time, but do not offer unlockables.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 On-Foot Jobs\b0  are the first kind of job a player will experience as they work to save up money for a space ship.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\fi-360\li720\sl240\slmult1\tx360\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Blade Runner:\b0  Old-fashioned dirty detective work. (Flex the Dialog system)\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Commodity Manager:\b0  Balance trade and colony budget as algebraic equations.\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Computer Debugger:\b0  Point out bad syntax in relatively simple computer code.\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Dispatch Operator:\b0  Take incoming distress calls and relay coordinates and instructions to security forces. (Flex the Dialog system)\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Human Resources:\b0  Evaluate people's psychological profiles to match up romantically compatible personnel.\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Miner:\b0  Mine the local planetoid, connected to the colony by a bridge.\line Unlockable: Radioactive Mutant Powers\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Pharmacist:\b0  Diagnose disease, create medicine, prescribe treatments.\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Reactor Programmer: \b0 Balance the energy reactor by throwing in different types of fuel.\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Remote Operator:\b0  Pilot a delivery MULE from your office. Avoid hazards and pirates and make deliveries within the time limit!\line Unlockable: Faster Escape Suit\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Technician:\b0  Fix machinery and ships around the colony. "Lights Out" minigame could be contained in the "broken" unit's command card. Ability icons are added or subtracted according to player's input.\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Urban Scavenger:\b0  Collect trash from around the colony. Fill quotas to earn bonuses!\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 On-Foot Endeavors\b0  are sub-jobs that can be taken up in the player's free time.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\fi-360\li720\sl240\slmult1\tx360\cf1\b\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \fs16 Farmer:\b0  Grow food for the local colony.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \fs16 Perimeter Guard:\b0  Take a post on the perimeter and destroy invaders and debris. Asteroid storms may encourage players to take up a sentry post.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Ship Jobs\b0  require a ship to complete. Not all ships are suited for all ship jobs.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\fi-360\li720\sl240\slmult1\tx360\cf1\b\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \fs16 Bounty Hunting:\b0  Earn money by killing pirate leaders. \cf2 Note: Way to generate and identify \ldblquote  'ero \rdblquote units?\cf1\line Unlockable: Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs theme song clip\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \fs16 Search and Rescue:\b0  Track down distress signals and retrieve survivors. (Blimp only?)\line Unlockable: \cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \fs16 Space Racer:\b0  Navigate obstacle courses in record times to test and promote new ship parts. Make dangerous runs through uncontrolled space for fortune and fame! Warning: experimental parts may provide subpar performance...\line Unlockable:\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Ship Endeavors\b0  require a ship to operate. Not all ships are suited for all ship jobs.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\fi-360\li720\sl240\slmult1\tx360\cf1\b\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \fs16 Advertising:\b0  Blimp only. Upgrade your blimp to earn free cash by making impressions in urban areas.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \fs16 Space Hunting:\b0  Destroy space junk, asteroids, and spacefaring critters to gather materials and junk to sell off.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \fs16 Trading:\b0  Travel the spaceways and trade commodities. Be wary of fluctuating prices?\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Ships\b0  allow players to get around, explore space, meet new people, and discover new opportunities.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Ship Upgrades\b0  include speed, armor, firepower, sight radius, and additional slots.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\fi-360\li720\sl240\slmult1\tx360\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Banshee\b0 : Entry-level ship; decent stats; cheap\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Blimp/Advertblimp\b0 : Merchant ship; high cargo; can be converted for Advertising\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Brood Lord\b0 : Premium ship; balanced stats except cargo; regenerates\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Interceptor\b0 : Entry-level ship; highest speed, limited upgrades; very cheap\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Overseer\b0 : Military ship; high armor, good weapons, low speed; regenerates\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Raven:\b0  Military ship; high weapons, high speed, low cargo\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Starport\b0 : Premium ship; high armor, good weapons and cargo; plush interior; expensive\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Warp Prism:\b0  Entry-level Merchant ship; better cargo, better speed, low weapons\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Cargo\b0  is precious and valuable commodities that are carried by ships between spaceports. Cargo cannot be carried in a player\rquote  inventory or the bank, it is always on their ship. Players may trade cargo by docking their ships at the same spaceport.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Marriage\b0  is handled by Human Resources. According to colony charter, colonists must own their own home (either colony housing or a Starport) to receive marriage benefits. Single colonists must purchase a home before they can be married, and married colonists without a home will not receive benefits until they purchase a new one. (The "public housing system" is not conducive to family life. How to handle children, either way?)\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\fi-360\li720\sl240\slmult1\tx360\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Spouses\b0  are the first step to forming a family.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Children\b0  are produced by families after enough time spent together.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\sl240\slmult1\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Homes\b0  let players regenerate. Furniture and appliances make homes pretty and add further functionality (like cooking). A \b primary home\b0  is the one a player\rquote  family resides in, and also carries your house extension. \b House extensions \b0 add more space to the home and enable specialized functionality through special furniture that can only be used inside extensions; when you move your primary home, the extension moves to it.\par
\tab Possible Functionality Only Available Through House Extensions and Upgrade:\par
\tab\tab Home Bank Access\par
\tab\tab Scanner Sweep\par
\tab\tab Item Crafting Workshop\par
\tab\tab SuperNova Hologram (Virtual Girlfriend)\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Colony Charter\b0  is the law of the colonies, and can be amended by colonists' vote. Players start with "nay" votes on numerous bills to be ratified, and can change their votes at any time. Bills with majority "yea" votes are ratified and precipitate changes in the colony environment; changing votes to "nay" on ratified amendments will reverse the effects.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs\b0  are the police force of the colonies. (Play the anime theme song, Y/Y?) Their secret weapon is a giant Thor unit called Ramrod (or Bismarck). "Head 'em up, move 'em out. Power stride and ready to ride!"\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 The Flying Spaghetti Monster\b0  is represented by an invisible Corruptor that freely wanders the map, granting players incredibly powerful bonuses and good things when it is near enough to touch them with His Noodly Appendage.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
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\cf1\b\f0\fs16 Bosses\cf0\b0\f1\fs20\par
\pard\fi-360\li720\sl240\slmult1\tx360\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Darth Vader:\cf0\b0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Disgruntled Human Resources Applicants\b0 : Yet to be matched, these rioters have decided to get violent until they get hitched.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Meteor Storm\b0 : A swarm of flying rocks threatens to destroy the colony.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Pastafarian "Attack":\b0  Friendly pirates arrive and hand out candy.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Planetcrack:\b0  The colony's geological base is disintegrating. Keep it together!\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Reaver Invasion:\b0  Zombie mutant killer people.\cf0\f1\fs20\par
\cf1\f0\fs22\u9679?tab \b\fs16 Zerg Arachnid Attack:\b0  Aliens attack the colony until their Brain Bug Infestor is captured.\par
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\pard\sl240\slmult1\b Buildings/Locations\b0\par
\tab\b Bank:\b0  A Place where players "bank" their money and foot/ship items. These can be accessed from any physical branch.\par
\tab\b Port+Shipyard+Warehouse:\b0  Where players land their ships. They also purchase, sell, and manage their ship cargo here. "Ship Berths" are abstracted: You also buy and sell ships here.\par
\tab\b General Store:\b0  General Consumables.\par
\tab\b Foot Armor And Weapons Store:\b0  General Weapon and Armor Stuff\par
\tab\b Ship Weapon Store:\b0  General Ship Weapon Stuff\par
\tab\b Ship Upgrade Store:\b0  General Ship Upgrade Stuff\par
\tab\b Supernova Club:\b0  3D Billboards... Monday Night is Amateur Night! Risque House Furniture.\par
\tab\b Saber Rider And The Star Sheriffs HQ:\b0  Police Headquarters. Blade Runner Job. Dispatch Operator Job. Body Armor Stuff.\par
\tab\b Saber Rider And The Star Sheriffs Annex:\b0  Expansion Branch on another "island." Search and Rescue Job. Bounty Hunter Job. Body Armor Stuff.\par
\tab\b Commodities Exchange:\b0  Commodity Manager Job.\par
\tab\b Human Resources:\b0  Human Resources Job. ??? Other items?\par
\tab\b Sphaghetti Code Inc.\b0 : Computer Debugger Job. ??? Other items?\par
\tab\b Mide:\b0  Mining Job. Mining/Scavenging Ship parts.\par
\tab\b Furniture Store:\b0  General Furniture. (Maybe 2?)\par
\tab\b Wotta Pill Co.:\b0  Pharmacist Job. Health Consumables. Healing.\par
\tab\b Wotta Pill Co. Annex:\b0  Health Consumables. Healing.\par
\tab\b Addition Pylons Inc.:\b0  Reactor Programmer. Powerplant Ship Equipment.\par
\tab\b Under 11 Parsecs:\b0  Remote Operator Job. Space Part QA/Racing Job. \par
\tab\b D.I.Y. Guild:\b0  Technician Job. Workshop/Technical Furniture.\par
\tab\b Recycling Center:\b0  Urban Scavenger Job. Cheap Ship Equipment.\par
\tab\b Farm:\b0  Farming Endeavor / Home(Maybe have 2?)\par
\tab\b Farm Supplies Store:\b0  Farm supplies, Gardening Furniture.\par
\tab\b Houses:\b0  ???\par
\tab\b Perimeter Guard Station:\b0  Perimeter Guard Endeavor (Maybe 4?)\par
\tab\b The Mercantilist:\b0  Advertising Job. Advertising Paraphernelia.\par
\tab\b Pawn Shop:\b0  Sell your stuff. Cheap Foot Equipment. (Maybe more than one?)\par
\tab\b Blue Fairy Kiosks:\b0  QA/Info Booths\par
\tab\b Civic Center:\b0  Marriage Licenses, voting.\par
\tab\b ARC College:\b0  (Advanced ReConnaisance College) Continuing Adult Education\par
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\tab\b Park:\b0  (maybe?)\par
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\tab Total Minimum Locations: About 29 (more?)\par
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